HRS §445-37
Public officers and others may sell at auction without a license
This section says that certain people do not need an auction license when they sell property at auction. It covers public officers, court-appointed representatives, and charitable organizations. The section is narrow and only removes the license requirement for these specific sellers.
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The statute, as written — Public officers, etc., may sell without license
Nothing in any law relating to auction licenses shall extend to or affect sales at auction made by the sheriff, deputy sheriff, police officer, poundmaster, tax collector, or other public officer; or by any personal representative, guardian, assignee, or other person who is required or authorized by law to sell any property at auction, and who shall under such authority sell such property; or by a charitable organization.
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